The Best Races - Vacation Isle

SEP
12
2026
This run at Mission Point in San Diego supports mental health awareness with 5K, 10K, and half-marathon options. It's a smaller group event with waves, open to all paces and ages. Registration includes a t-shirt, medal, and other swag.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

This event is a run supporting mental health awareness. It takes place at Mission Point in San Diego, California. The run offers several distance options: a 5K, a 10K, and a Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). There is also a Family 1 Mile Fun Run and a Virtual Run option.

Event Format

The run is described as a smaller, private group run with capped participant waves. All paces and ages are welcome, and participants can run or walk. There is no on-site timing chip system; participants may optionally track their own time using an app.

Participant Information

Registration includes a swag bag with a running t-shirt (shipped within the US), a finisher's medal, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event. The organizers email a final update with course maps the Wednesday before the race.

Logistics

There are three scheduled wave starts. Participants can indicate a preferred wave time via email. Late runners are accommodated, as coordinators stay on site for three hours after the first wave. Sponsors for the event include Gatorade, Shop TheBestRaces, TheBestRaces Run Walk Club, KeepGoingRun, and sweet nothings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half-Marathon 13.1
10 km
10k
5 km